Even if you do no other ski maintenance yourself, you should learn how to wax your own skis. It’s easy, you’re unlikely to screw it up, and it’s way more cost-effective than taking skis to a shop ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Skis need wax. If they don’t have any, they won’t go anywhere. That’s settled science, and we won’t bore you by getting into the ...

Which ski waxes are best? Similar to goggles or gloves, ski wax is another accessory that is commonly overlooked until it’s too late. However, it’s an essential product if you want to maximize your ...

Waxing plays a critical role in competitive skiing. Across the Olympic skiing disciplines, biathlon, cross-country, freestyle and Nordic combined, technicians have a significant impact in taking their ...

Skiers and snowboarders love to go fast. They seek the thrill that comes from strapping on a pair of freshly waxed planks (or just one) and gliding down a mountain trail with controlled speed through ...

For maximum enjoyment on the slopes, whether you’re looking to glide with ease or race quickly downhill, affixing wax to your ski or snowboard is essential. Wax helps ease friction on the mountain, ...

CARBONDALE, Colo. — Peter Arlein came dressed to the Shark Tank stage as if he were about to ski down a mountain – with his jacket zipped, helmet strapped and goggles secured, he pitched his company's ...

On a slushy, warm day in February, Eric Straubhar buffed the wax on a child’s ski. Straubhar manages the rental shop at Bogus Basin, a ski resort outside Boise, Idaho. He said it had been a few years ...

It is one of those products that seems too good to be true — except in this case it’s winning over hardcore skiers, snowboarders and ski-tuning experts. A new, waxless base treatment product called ...

Skis need wax. If they don’t have any, they won’t go anywhere. That’s settled science, and we won’t bore you by getting into the details. What’s less settled, though, are skiers’ waxing routines and ...